Ingredients:
2-1/2 c. water
5 T. butter
1 t. salt
1 c. heavy cream, half-and-half or milk
4.9-oz. package Hungry Jack Cheddar & Bacon Potatoes
2 c. Hungry Jack Mashed Potato Flakes
1/3 c. crumbled crisply cooked bacon, if desired

Instructions:
Combine water, butter, salt, heavy cream, sauce mix and potato slices in 3-quart saucepan; stir. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat. Add potato flakes and additional bacon, if desired. Stir just until potato flakes are incorporated.

All materials are courtesy of J.M. Smucker’s Products.

For recipes, visit www.smuckers.com, www.hungryjack.com and www.jif.com

Published in the December 14, 2005 issue of Farm World.